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The Wheat Growers want Ottawa to stop playing games with Bill C-234 and pass it. The bill that would exempt natural gas and propane used for grain drying and heating & cooling barns from the carbon tax is in 3rd reading in the Senate, but it’s faced delays and bickering from politicians on both sides […]

The 52nd edition of Canadian Western Agribition is on the horizon. It starts on Monday at REAL District in Regina, and event CEO Shaun Kindopp says staff are getting things prepared. “By the end of the night tomorrow (Fri) there should be a full arena set up almost. The crew works really well together and […]

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts for October ticked up from September. The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in October came in at 274,681, up one per cent from 270,669 in September. The increase came as the pace of urban housing starts […]

It always exciting when Country Thunder announces its line up for the up coming festival in the Craven Valley. This year’s list features some surprises, like Canadian rockers “Nickelback” “We’ve noticed the country genre has definitely shifted, and there is a lot more rock out there.” says Country Thunder’s Meghan Benoit. “We’ve had artists like […]

The latest Cattle Market Update from Canfax, for the week of November 10, suggests Saskatchewan cattle prices were mixed last week. Livestock Development Intern at the Ministry of Agriculture Emily Taylor says feeder steer prices were down in all but two categories, while heifer prices were mixed. The 400-500lb and 500-600lb steer categories saw week-over-week increases […]

Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP has accused a company owned by a member of the legislature of hiking motel rates for a social assistance recipient. The NDP said Wednesday it’s demanding answers after the Sunrise Motel in Regina increased rates when the Ministry of Social Services started to cover the costs for Evelyn Harper, who was evicted […]

The federal tories are putting pressure on the Trudeau government to stop imposing its will on the senate. Bill C-234 is only one step from crossing the finish line, but managed to get tripped up during third and final reading last Thursday. The bill is now gaining national attention, and that’s because timing is everything. This […]

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is using A-I technology to inspire and encourage youth to consider a career in the agriculture and agri-food industry. They launched a campaign called “I Am Ag” last week as part of Career Month in Canada. Executive Director Mathieu Rouleau says the interactive AI tool is available online at Iamag.ca. He […]

TeleMiracle has announced its national cast lineup for the 48th edition of the telethon. Tyler Hall, the volunteer Chair of TeleMiracle 48, mentions that the event has deep roots in Saskatchewan and is proud that this year’s National Cast has strong Saskatchewan connections. “TeleMiracle has been rooted in Saskatchewan for 48 years”, says Hall. “We […]

The motorcycle season for the Regina Police Services (RPS) Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, with officers logging more than 16,000 kilometres from May to September. During the season, officers issued 331 tickets along with 450 warnings, initiated roughly 350 traffic stops and responded to 103 calls for services. Officers also made 24 arrests, resulting in 27 […]